GCC reconciliation Archives

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Saudi-Qatar reconciliation, from a divisive canal to a railroad connection

The post-Al Ula Gulf is still characterized by mistrust and suspicion, but what role will joint infrastructure and investment projects play in redefining relationships between the neighbouring countries? On Thursday…

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Anti-Qatar hashtag trends in Egypt on blockade anniversary

Qatar and Egypt restored their diplomatic ties in January, ending a dispute that lasted more than three years. A hashtag that roughly translated to “Qatar is dirty” topped the trending…

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Bahraini official claims Qatar ‘not serious’ about resolving issues

Over a week ago, Manama’s foreign minister said Doha has not taken any initiative in resolving the outstanding issues between the two countries. Bahrain’s Chairman of the Committee for Foreign…

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Opinion

Is Bahrain playing the role of saboteur in GCC reconciliation?

This month’s Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit at the Saudi heritage site of Al-Ula marked a watershed in the history of relations between Gulf Arab states. The accord which resulted…

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News

Egypt and UAE resume flights to Qatar

EgyptAir and Air Arabia announce direct flights to Doha as the first Qatar Airways flight to Cairo in three years departs on Monday. Egyptian national carrier EgyptAir and Sharjah-based Air…

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Culture

Arab icons sing their praises for GCC reconciliation

Artists across the MENA region have welcomed the latest “historic” development in the GCC through heartfelt posts on their social media accounts. “Strength exists within unity”—these were the words of…

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Qatar’s former Prime Minister says it’s time to ease tension between Iran and the GCC

Following the Al-Ula declaration, former prime minister and foreign minister, Hamad Bin Jassim Al Thani, has called on Gulf countries to open a dialogue with Iran. In a twitter thread…

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Visitors ‘must present negative COVID-19 certificate’ at Qatar-Saudi border: sources

Visitors entering Qatar through the now-open land border with Saudi Arabia will be required to hotel-quarantine. Travellers entering Qatar from some GCC states, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates,…

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Qatar’s stock market surges after GCC reconciliation: experts

After the historic agreement was announced on Tuesday, investors were steady for trade. Qatar’s stock market rose sharply in Tuesday trade after GCC member states finally signed a declaration to…

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